SWFL Eagles ~ R23-3 Returns & Follows M15 To Pond! Flies To Branch Below Nest Lots Of Vocals 2.28.23

R23-3 returned back to the nest tree after being gone since early morning after she was struck by the owl and knocked off the branch. M15 flies in to the upper branch first and vocalizes and then R23-3 flies in and lands above him. The E's are squeeing loudly in the nest. M15 flies off and will return with a small fishtail snack and E21 grabs it and quickly swallow it. M15 flies off and heads over to the pond and then R23-3 will join him there. She is on the left and M15 is on the right.
They both take sips of water and stand there for a few minutes. M15 flies back and lands on the U branch and R23-3 on the low east branch below the the nest. The E's are squeeing as they both can see R23-3 below the nest and they keep their eye on her. M flies off the attic and then back and R23-3 is very vocal throwing her head back, M15 vocalizes and E22 is squeeing! Finally R23-3 will fly off the low branch and go to the upper branch to roost for the night. M15 remains on the attic as he watches over E21 & E22. Thank you for watching!
R23-3's name explained: R stands for a Rogue eagle that has no territory. 23 = (the year 2023) and 3 for the 3rd intruder at the nest. R23-3!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
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[@Lonesome__Dove]

So bittersweet. RIP queen harriet.

[@karenparker6644]

❤️😥

[@mukulsharma2413]

Always feel happy to see that eaglets are growing healthy. God bless M15 and eaglets 😘😘😘.

[@prnbob2781]

Always happy for a late night check in. I can sleep easier now! ❣️🦅❣️🐤❣️🐥❣️ty LH!❣️☯️☮️

[@ladyhawk]

Thanks Pm Bob I was a bit late with this video so glad you got to see it before turning in tonight! SED

[@prnbob2781]

@@ladyhawk I appreciate every video you post. You make a difference for so many!👐❣️HAGN

[@nadineF]

Same here… sometimes I am dozing and I think I have to check if there is a new video to see how M and the Es are doing

[@CenturianEagle]

@@nadineF for sure! That’s what I’m doing right now 😂, started to doze and went for a check in before I fully go to sleep 😄, I love these eagle(t)’s 🥰🥰🥰

[@RayaEagleWings]

@@ladyhawk Thank you Lady Hawk Just after 6 am checking in before work to see our beautiful Eagles - nice to see all is going well right now- the little Es are adorable and talking up a storm ! Wonderful dad 💙🦅💙🦅beautiful family Appreciate all you do 💕

[@SecretSquirrel24]

I have to say (crazy as it seems) I've been so worried & sad about her all day! I'm glad she's back. Those little kids have so much excitement in their daily lives - I almost can't handle it lol. That wee wee wee ING! Especially little 22! I'd know that wee anywhere. Everyday is different! Thank you God for your continued care over this special blended fam & situation. ❤️

[@CenturianEagle]

😆 haha yes I love the whee’ing from E22 🥰

[@SoaronhighlikeEagle]

Not crazy at all, as much as R is an intruder, she is also a beautiful bald eagle that should be loved too. And how can we not love the “weeing” of E22! ❤😊

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

You nerd a REALITY check! Sge us threat to nest babies

[@charlottethien3749]

Lady Hawk thank you for Eagle family update .I guess no one has found Harriet ? Is this typically how a step parent establishes in the eagle world ? Amazing how this has evolved. Harriet will always be revered and remembered. Many thanks to the Pritchett family for their years of supporting the eagle family , the fans , and events .

[@laurahoffman8421]

I just read that 2 eagles separate incidents, were shot & killed. Two men were caught in Nebraska & they said they were going to cook & it the eagle!!! What is wrong with people??? The other person was not caught yet. This was in Irwin County, Georgia. Could someone have done the same to Harriet? I get sick at the thought. BEOC lost a Dad Eagle to Avian Flu & we all cried. I can only hope your Harriet will return soon.

[@gregthegroove]

3:39 LH, see even lil E22 hates that darn wayward stick! You or I have to climb up there like Spider-Man during the off season and trim it ourselves!

[@ladyhawk]

LOL yes I hate that stick so much I am tempted to climb the tree with snippers and get it!!!

[@marthakratz7877]

It's so strange that Harriet put it that way and at all the time she still was at the nest never snipped it off or tucked it in.

[@jeanb8848]

I really don't think they hate it. Looks to me as though they enjoy playing with it - a ready-made bouncy stick toy!

[@drea0903]

M15 is such a good daddy , even brings a fishtail when he could have easily ate it .

[@laurahoffman8421]

But why does he allow E22 to always get the food? They seem to push E21 out of the way ever since he had a wound (which looks fine)?

[@pesyira]

Stay safe, our dear Eagle family🙏❤ Wishing you a peaceful night🙏 and a fulfilling joyful day tomorrow🙏😊💞 May God protect the whole Eagle family 🙏❤ Thank you, Lady Hawk😍

[@karenrdh1983]

How do the eaglets stay hydrated without water?

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

@@karenrdh1983yes, 🙋🏻‍♀️ I was going to ask this same question. I think lady Hawk discussed this once, forgot! Is it through fish?

[@pesyira]

@@karenrdh1983 They obtain the water from their food mainly☺

[@pesyira]

@@JMJ4444-f2n Yes, they obtain the water through fish and from another food too😊

[@karenrdh1983]

Thank you! It’s hard to believe that they get enough. 🤔

[@SecretSquirrel24]

PS those little babies just make me giggle listening to them!

[@gungho1284]

That's good. I was feeling worried after that owl hit.

[@iladavis1694]

Oh such fun this nest. 💯😍 God Bless you Lady Hawk 💘 I leave your videos with a Blessed heart every time.

[@FreyjaJ]

Glad she's all right. Those owls can be tricksy.😉

[@judymcdougall]

I enjoy watching M with his new lady. He has never taken his focus away from his babies. Very dedicated and deep devotion. Beautiful footage Lady Hawk. As always thank you ❤

[@ABCDEF-os5or]

I think R23-3 already considers herself and M15 as a couple but M15 is a little skeptical about it. He's comfortable with her being roosting so close to him but I think he's watching how she treats his little ones.😅

[@lissarodrigues8950]

I agreed 👍 .

[@SecretSquirrel24]

He's definetly keeping his daddy eagle eye on her. Things have changed with them as well tho. It's really been something to see - with babies in the nest?! Wow!

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

She has Harriet’s fighting spirit! 😢 If M15 trains her well, which I have seen that is a good thing ❤

[@jorgedelatorre9442]

God protect M15 and his babies!!! Blessing 🙏🏻

[@respectnature]

E22 is such a good defender and protector! Just like his Dad.

[@Faxinating]

Little M- 22 💖🥰💞

[@serapmehmet3346]

I so agree my friend ❤🦅🙏🥰

[@rosemary2144]

​@Serap Mehmet Hello Dear Serap! I also agree 👍 👌

[@serapmehmet3346]

@@rosemary2144 🙏🦅👍🥰❤💕

[@carolgreene8757]

I agree he/she is... I think.. He or she will be a perfect catch for any eagle...

[@enricotoesca3941]

I adore this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RayaEagleWings]

Blessings and prayers for M & his beautiful babies 💙🦅💙🦅Praying all continues to be well Thank you vm Lady Hawk 💕

[@rosemary2144]

Dear Lady Hawk ♥️ TYSM for all the information in your Reply Comments to faxinating !Great Story of This Nest. May God watch over This Nest and keep All of Our Precious Eagles Safe. SED 😴, Thoughts, Prayers, Love and Many, Many Hugs to you, My Dearest of Friends 💖💖💖💖

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

🥰💕🐥🦅🐥💕 Sending blessings, prayers, love and strength to our beloved eagle family. 🙏💞🙏 Stay safe and be strong, precious eagles. 🙏🐥🦅🐥🙏 God bless them. 🙏💞🙏 Thank you so much for this amazing video and update, Lady Hawk. Blessings and hugs to you and everyone. 🌺💙🫂🥰🥰💕🌴👑🦅🐥🐥🦅💕✨

[@ameliahillemann3238]

Thank you for the video, Lady Hawk! 💗

[@SoaronhighlikeEagle]

Talk about vocals! That’s a lot of it right there between the two and even from the little ones! 😊😂❤ Thanks for the video indeed!

[@53Artemis]

10:00 E21 in 'fighter jet' pose. Just like Mum.

[@pattyp3429]

Eaglets 🦅🦅 so cozy and sleepy 💤💤 Daddy M and his Lady Friend of watching over them. 💕

[@lornajoy1455]

The eaglets squee when hungry. I think E22 is hungry. But, I guess it will prepare him for when he has to find his own food. Love this eagle family and I miss Harriet. 💕🙏🙏🙏..

[@Deathon2legs2002]

If there was ever a need to band a couple of eaglets, this would be one of those times. If, and when, these two fledge and leave the nest, it would be interesting to see how they thrive. We will have been witnesses to a very rare occurrence, a male raising two chicks solo.

[@66Misspixie]

As I said when the new female first came to the nest, she looks at the long term potential bonding with M15, she knew there was no female in the nest (miss you Harriet). If we remember, there is a huge owl that has targeted her as a new entry into the territory, she has taken the hits to protect E21 & E22, assisting M15 in his daddy duties. Plenty of haters on this platform & Facebook of this new female (how could you watch eagle nests & hate 1 eagle?) did not trust her but she never attacked the chicks, just warned them off "her" food - she did have a right talon injury which may have meant that she could not hunt for herself. We need to remember that she has protected this nest domain for M15 & has even fed E21. I love this family & I am glad that M15 has a female protector of the nest to ensure his chicks fledge healthy without Harriet, that is literally against the odds...they will. If that happens, we will see this female potentially mate with M15 next season & produce their own young, let's hope the haters learn from this.

[@eileenmohomed5720]

Happy to see R23 is ok and is sticking around for M15 and of course the eaglets happy days 🦅🦅

[@aprilhernandez4840]

Thank you God for protecting this eagle family, just warms my ❤️

[@mariaparra8025]

Thanks 🙏 23 it’s okay 🙏🌹🌸💕

[@hadassah2998]

What a cute video, I love the horses in the background. They had time to sit back and relax for a bit, and lots of conversing going on. Too cute.🤗🥰

[@TNT4LYFE72]

Nature is bloody amazing!!!!!!! Animals so beautiful!!! IDK how anyone could hurt them!!!!!

[@debbitedesco1642]

Like a parent waiting for a child's first step I am so looking forward to E21 & E22 taking flight

[@prnbob2781]

Branching is pretty soon!🤞😁👏🐤💞🐥💞

[@cheles116]

Very glad she came back! That was quite a bit she took from that GHO. The E's are precious as always!

[@Anne5440_]

Thanks for the name explanation. It is perfect for her!

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

Ive not been concerned about this female intruder she may be the one who hurt beautiful Harriet who i miss something awful. Still praying for a miracle for Harriet to rerurn. Missing Harriet who has a positive personality! This female worries me when it comes to E21 E22 do NOT trust her! Harriet is a special blessing we need for M15 and babies.

[@jewlesw.2437]

Finally a day that's perfect ❤️❤️❤️* I love these videos.I anxiously look forward to them,to see how they are.

[@marlilea6122]

Eles estão muito lindos saudáveis.papai tá d parabéns por cuidar deles.da vontade de abraçar e lês.🙏🏻🙌🏻🦅🦅❤️❤️🦅❤️

[@mikehunt-fx7sf]

???

[@Paula-mq5ch]

Good name for R23 lady23 just a thought!!! She scares me sometime the way she treats the eaglets! Praying for all of the Eagles❗️💜💛

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

All is well. I hope it stays that way. R isn’t causing any drama so that’s good.

[@naturebird9177]

Almost seemed if M was happy to see her when he gingerly flew to the pond ❤️ I do think she deters intruders being in the area.

[@mariaparra8025]

Thanks 🙏 lady hawk amazing video 🌹🌹

[@Lisaf825]

The synchronized sipping when they first arrived is so endearing ❤

[@pejovskiljubomir]

@Lady Hawk do you know how old is she (R23-3)

[@debbiecarlson705]

Awe, so far so good. Fingers crossed for continued success until fledge.❤

[@d-2294]

독수리들도 서로 대화를 할가요? M15와 R23-3은 협상을 했을가요? 요즘 R23-3이 아기들의 음식을 빼앗아먹지 않아서 너무 좋아요👌

[@henryschneider4153]

Ja sie Kommunizieren miteinander

[@d-2294]

​@@henryschneider4153 그렇군요.😃

[@henryschneider4153]

👍🦅

[@psb703]

독수리가 아니고 수리입니다

[@d-2294]

​@@psb703 네~감사합니다^^

[@robinhanscom1882]

I loved Harriet but m needs a mate and I think she will fit in just fine. I’m rooting for them two. She doesn’t give up does she.❤

[@scott2836]

She is getting a decent preview of how well M15 parents and provides. His primary focus is the eaglets, of course. We don’t know anything about her - has she had broods of her own, or has she ever been paired before? Is she good enough for our M15? We will see what develops, I suppose.

[@mariaparra8025]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🐥🐥♥️🦅🦅💜blessings awesome Daddy and precious baby’s and 23🙌🌹🍀🌸

[@MelbaL.]

Good to see M15 letting R23 being around as long as she’s not bothering the E’s. Miss sweet Harriet terribly but nature goes as nature does. The E’s are growing very well because of M15 fish catches. Such a good dad !! Thanks Lady Hawk 😊

[@MrJrock4777]

I GAIN knowledge watching the LEVEL of CIVILITY, RESPECT and GRATITUDE Eagles embody, there story is never BLACK and WHITE but many VARIATIONS of GRAY, HUMANS as a WHOLE could REFINE traits we have ACCORDINGLY.

[@cherylmiddleton3064]

Amen and Amen

[@anitlise5297]

💜🍀🦅💜🦅🍀💜🐥🐥💜🍀Have a good week! Thanks Lady Hawk 💜👍☕🍰

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

Thanks for explaining where the R23-3 is Lady Hawk in bottom description ❤

[@SoaronhighlikeEagle]

E22’s calling for food surely touches the many hearts of human beings when there were so many trying to bring them good ignoring their capable father M15 knowing the best…

[@Jesus.loves.you.123]

🍓 It looks like that R23 will become M15's new mate. I think R23 will not compete food with the new eaglets next year.

[@dorothygillespie4466]

I thought E21 & E22 were squeeing because they were hungry. I was hoping they would get a fish dinner/snack!

[@Slopoketurtle]

They do seem hungry. 21 snapped up some tiny morsel that M brought in to the nest.

[@sabrinashaw7951]

I just read about an adult eagle called MK that succumbed to rodenticide poisoning. Please tell everyone you know never to use poison to deal with a rodent issue!

[@dianahopson8833]

Yeah! But poor little 22 didn't even get a fish tail.

[@jacquelineortiz880]

I’m glad she’s safe and she’s smart staying in, The lower branch I would too. Getting hit is no joke. Hope that M15 feels better he’s got a friend she helps him protect too. She’s winning my heart name her “Hope”

[@rydndrtyllama]

This home invader is keeping M15 more n more preoccupied each day passing. Today only 2 1/2 scrap food drops, I didn’t see any news for yesterday feeding. How much longer can these Es sustain on little to no hydration/2-3 morsels of scraps each day? Invader is robbing these babies in more ways than one.

[@annepearson1551]

They seem more vocal today since she returned. I wish I knew eagle language. Maybe reestablishing rules and boundaries??

[@franceshenry2239]

M15 top priority is taking care of those babies...

[@robertasfishbowl5981]

yes..... yes...... YES........

[@robertasfishbowl5981]

Where does Vickie stand on the subject of 23 & 15 ? & by the way, where is Vickie ? HELLO Vickie........

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

Just a note, checking Fl weather has been on the high end heat wise so I as concerned about the E’s getting fluid supplement? Through what diet? Why is The female extremely vocal today? Thanks for anyone to answer! ❤

[@gtchisholm6979]

smart girl to avoid a second owl attack..

[@jkaauto2565]

Maybe their coming up with a plan to take the owl out! Boy it's been very relentless this year!

[@TheDaragh]

Wouldn't have thought I'd be thinking this a couple of weeks ago, but I am glad R23-3 returned and is well. I wonder if M15 does take her for a mate if she's be renamed. F-1? (first female after Harriet?).

[@cherylmiddleton3064]

That’s a good name for her, She had me worried at first also. But I’m falling for her, with her being larger won’t that be better as a mate because with that GHO family so close and so nasty M15 needs a strong mate , she or any other have big shoes to fill to be half the mate as our Harriet. To be able to do everything she did for as long as she did Harriet was one of a kind. It still hurts my heart to think she’s gone,I really think the GHO ‘s ganged up on her.

[@Aerosmith77]

💖

[@lissarodrigues8950]

It's easy for E21 to claim her fish 🐟 she didn't have to steal it. It was handed to her just like a kiss, lol 😆. But she made progress on claiming it.

[@moka9144]

Owww, when i peeked in before sleep, i saw R23-3 decided at 19:11 to leave the upper branch to spend the night somewhere else, probably nearby. Maybe not to risk another owl strike. At 6:26 this morning, R23-3 wasn't there, M15 took off from attic, heading east in rather thick fog.

[@RVRebelGirl]

This is turning into a happily ever after daytime/prime time drama. Love it! 😊

[@DebraGill]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@CuriousCat7]

TYLH! 🥰

[@schen5425]

I thank you too LH! ✌🏻🦜

[@Faxinating]

I'm just curious if you know who named Ozzie & Harriet? Why didn't they ever give M15 a name? Sorry if this sounds silly....

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Dr. Sasse recently did a livestream and had a couple locals that have been following harriet since the 90s, some of these questions are answered in the livestream. U should check it out.

[@TheScamr]

From what I understand Ozzie was killed by M15 and out of respect for Ozzie they decided to not name M15.

[@Faxinating]

@TheScamr 😯 I can understand that... Same scenerio with R23-3, I guess. Out of respect for Harriet? Where does the grudge end tho 🤣? They name the E's in Big Bear Valley...

[@Faxinating]

@@Lonesome__Dove I watched that. They had a lot of audio issues. Must have missed the part about naming them... 😊 Thanks. I'll check it out again.

[@iladavis1694]

The beginning of the end for Ozzie came in March after he suffered broke bones, possibly after being hit by a train or car, and spent three months in the spring recuperating at CROW’s hospital.

[@jlaus1000]

Happy to see R23 return. E’s sound like they’re happy too! M15 doing such a great job!

[@jewlesw.2437]

Should M 15 have a name also like Harriot has her name ? Just wondering ❤️❤️😘

[@aliasgrace6626]

Thank you Lady Hawk. At what age do eaglets typically fledge?

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Alias the eaglets normally fledge anywhere from 10-13 weeks of age with the average age here at SWFL being 83 days old!

[@debbitedesco1642]

If M15 and R23 have successfully mated, how long before eggs will be laid? Will she most likely use this nest?

[@tonianeal2157]

So happy she is ok & showed back up.

[@sharonw4325]

I don't think the babes have been fed this morning yet. 22 is crying. :(

[@marycraft5842]

Remember when E17 & E18 were removed from the nest by CROW due to eye infections? And yet now nothing is being done to help 21 & 22.

[@AngeleyesLinda777]

☹

[@marycraft5842]

How long does it take for authorities to intercede if babies aren't being fed? Seems that M is possibly more interested with female. We don't want to see them ( eaglets) be without. God help these eaglets.

[@rosew3825]

I'm curious has R23-3 stopped going into the nest ? Noticed lately she hasn't

[@maryannromano584]

I'm confused, who flew in the nest? And I see 2 adults on branches....

[@halgibson9959]

Now that Ozzie and Harriet are no more, is it time to give M15 & R23 real names, like Bonnie & Clyde? RIP Harriet.

[@featherbabymom5706]

She's baaack! Well, thankfully she was not injured by the owl attack. I guess this is going to be the status quo from here on out. M needs a new mate next season, hopefully not R-23.

[@intimacywiththeordinary]

Don't you think she will make him a good mate once the eaglets fledged?

[@Lonesome__Dove]

I think she'd be a decent mate. Shes young and has some learning to do but M has been well taught by Harriet so he will teach R...and being as shes young we'd potentially have many yrs to watch her grow and raise eaglets.

[@JM-bv9sn]

How do we know she is young? What's the estimated age? And btw how old is M?

[@itswedgytime]

No idea how old they are.

[@featherbabymom5706]

@@intimacywiththeordinary Yes, she could be I suppose. When I think about it, I guess she could be. I hope she can. What worries me is her different personalities. That is a bit bothersome to me. I imagine once the Es fledge, hopefully a "new" beginning for M and R23 may work.

[@informaticsnursebev1538]

♥️

[@gwarak]

Can R23-3's age be estimated?

[@marthakratz7877]

I was wondering that too.

[@jewlesw.2437]

What will R 23 's name be when its determined she will stay with M ?

[@wshari27]

Lady Hawk do u think Harriet passed away or what?

[@armywidow6004]

Sad news.... I just read where 2 Nebraska men killed a bald eagle and planned to eat it.

[@shelleyreynolds5810]

Why is she called R23-3?

[@robertt.50]

It's literally in the description

[@1500-j6v]

Е22 опять 😣🍕голодный Родитель загулял, на пляже тусуется

[@keithbradley3705]

I think R23-3 has two boyfriends

[@glittergrl71]

Darn she came back 😢

[@jaredmacbride721]

You'll live.

[@marthakratz7877]

I think she could turn out to be an excellent mate for him next season.

[@gatto9390]

Great news

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

NEED REALITY CHECK

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

M15 doesnt trust female either he's very cautious and i still pray for Harriet return i never gave up

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

The babies do not like her shes kicked them bit them they are afraid of this female intruder face what you see and hear stop playing match game dating GAME!!!

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

You feel concerned about what!!! ? A threat to babies really? She may have been what hurt Harriet? STOP feeling sorry for an intruder threat GOOD GRIEF !!!!